Vice President Finance & Controlling - NETZSCH United States

With a rich history spanning over 150 years, NETZSCH’s family-owned enterprise has been driving progress globally since 1873.  The NETZSCH Group is an owner-managed, international technology company headquartered in Germany. Our business units stand for individual solutions at the highest level. 

The NETZSCH Group, with over 210 locations, employs more than 4,600 global team members across 36 countries.  Our commitment to precision, quality, and cutting-edge solutions has propelled us into a global leadership position across three dynamic Business Units: Pumps & Systems, Grinding & Dispersing, Analyzing & Testing. 

NETZSCH Pumps USA, the US subsidiary of the Pumps & Systems business unit, is seeking a strategic and experienced Finance Leader to oversee financial operations across our multi-location manufacturing environment. This role will lead a team of five, focused on optimizing financial processes and ensuring precise budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support our complex operations. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in manufacturing finance, with a strong ability to manage diverse teams across multiple sites. You’ll be instrumental in developing a finely tuned finance team that provides insightful analysis, supports cost efficiency, and drives continuous improvement.

Reporting directly to the CFO of the Business Unit Pumps & Systems with a dotted line to the President of NETZSCH Pumps USA, this position plays a key role in driving organizational growth, operational efficiency, and fostering a high-performance culture.

As part of the executive team, this role is integral to shaping and executing NETZSCH’s strategic vision and goals. This role will champion organizational agility, innovation, and change management across the company.

This position is responsible for the entire range of financial activity in the organizational unit, including treasury, controlling, and accounting functions. Specific key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with the company’s growth and profitability goals across all locations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process, financial forecasting, and reporting for multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring accurate financial performance tracking.
• Cost Management: Oversee cost controls, pricing strategies, and margin analysis to enhance profitability. Identify and address financial risks and opportunities.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including timely and accurate financial reporting (GAAP compliance, audits, etc.).
• Cash Flow Management: Manage capital allocation, working capital, and investments to ensure liquidity and financial flexibility.
• Capital Expenditure (CapEx): Evaluate and approve capital investments and projects to drive operational efficiency and growth.

Successful candidates will have Strong financial acumen with an ability to manage complex financial operations, proven leadership in fostering collaboration between departments and aligning business objectives with operational execution and the ability to navigate and manage the challenges of a multi-location manufacturing operation. In addition, candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.  MBA, CMA or CPA is preferred.
• At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in finance, with significant exposure to human resources and IT management. Experience in multi-location manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• knowledge of SAP S4 HANA manufacturing software; Microsoft suite of office products.
• Must have and maintain a valid passport and the ability to travel domestic and internationally ~10%.

NETZSCH offers a full benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, (all beginning the 1st of the month on/after hire) 401k with Company match and profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off and bonus opportunity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.